Course Description: This
course is intended for the students willing to go to develop and improve their
skills in expository English writing. It focuses on the writing process which
covers organization, structure and development of types of paragraphs. It is
also focuses on structure, outline and unity and coherence of essays. In the
end of the course APA format will be introduced briefly.

Course Description: This
course is designed for students who have already pass Academic English I. It is
further develop the academic skills that the students acquired in the previous
course.The main focus of the course will be on academic
writing. The first part of the course is to introduce the students to
different types of academic essays. The students need to utilize their writing
skills that they have already learned in the previous course, which focus on
writing a paragraph and the structure of an essay. The course will start with
are view of how to structure an essay. Then it will move to different types of
essays. These essays are:
problem-solving, comparing and contrasting argumentative, persuasive
and expository. Each type of the essays will be practiced with students by
giving them an example of that type which will be also used as a reading
comprehension activity. The second part of the course will introduce the
students to writing a research paper. The students will be taught the structure
of the research paper, how to develop their essays into research papers. They
will be taught how to write a good abstract, introduction and conclusion, and
how to cite previous academic works.

Critical Thinking

Course Code: HUM1205

Credits Hours: 2

Prerequisite Course: FPS0220 + FNS0205

Course Description: This
course involves key concepts and tools of critical and creative thinking,
describing the reflective thinking by giving examples in social and academic
life. It deals mainly with logical argument, truths, fallacies, deductive and
inductive reasoning in both an informal and formal context. It brings out the
role of criticality and creativity in science, human communication and
Innovations.

Professional Communication for
Health and Science

Course Code: EGH3316

Credits Hours: 3

Prerequisite Course: Academic English II (EGH1311)

Course Description: This
course is the peak of English track in which students gain the skills they need
to communicate verbally and in writing on a professional level using common
technical terminology and idioms from different Health Science fields. Emphasis
in the course is in productive language skills, i.e. writing and speaking on
medical topics using a formal/professional register.

Course Description: Introduction
to computer course is designed to familiarize students with computer system and
their applications. It will also emphasize the use of computers and technology
throughout their university and future careers. During this course students
will learn fundamental concepts of computer hardware, software and networks,
Microsoft Windows operating system and become familiar with variety of computer
applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia
presentations. Students will learn basic network and communications also they
investigate Internet-based applications, working the email and learning how to
browse the web.

Course Description: This
course involves the key concepts of theoretical and applied Ethics, describing
the relationship betweenEthics and related fields such as religion, law,
etiquette as well as local and international codes for human behaviors. This
course, on the other hand, summarizes the main theories of ethics: Egoism,
Altruism, Hedonism, Utilitarianism, Deontology and Existentialism. However, it
involves the nature of Ethics in applied areas of life and professional fields,
especially with regard to Komar University specialties: Business Ethics,
Engineering Ethics and Medical Ethics.

Course Description: This
course will offer a general mosaic survey of the linguistic, geographical,
historical, social, religious, political, cultural, and artistic aspects of the
Kurdish people, especially in Iraq. Moreover, the Kurdology is the study of all
issues that relate to Kurdish people and Kurdish homeland: Kurdistan. Under
topics of Kurdology we will study, the Kurdish language, race of Kurds, Kurdish
dialects and their geographic distribution, the structure of the Kurdish
society, religion of Kurds, the religious and tribal hierarchy of the Kurdish
people, Kurdish political history, Emirates and Kurdish revolutions and
political movements,Kurdish folklore, literature, Journalism and modern arts.

Course Description:This course is an
introduction to fundamentals of conducting research. It will teach the students
different research methodologies, research designs and parts of the research
paper. The curriculum is sequential, helping the students to identify study topics,
formulate inquiry questions, organize a literature review, and select
appropriate designs and methodologies. By the End of the course, students will
complete a proposal that includes an introduction, problem statement
(significance of study), literature review, methods section, references, and a
project timeline. This work can be converted next year into a full research
that will include the following sections: findings, discussion, conclusions,
and references.

Course Description: This course
is designed to help students to adjust to a new life at KUST, understand major
issues which are related to his/her affairs as a student and some skills to
reach higher standards of academic achievements.

General Psychology

Course Code: SOS2315

Credits Hours: 3

Prerequisite Course: Academic English II (EGH1311)

Course Description: This course
involves the main concepts and subjects of normal psychology and some abnormal
psychology.

It deals with different topics in psychology starting with definition,
psychological fields and why psychology is necessary in our life, what are the
biological foundations of psychology, main aspects of consciousness, memory,
intelligence and emotion. Also, it covers dealing with stages of psychological,
social, moral and cognitive development.

Course Description: This
course provides an understanding of algebraic concepts, processes, and
practical applications. Topics include linear equations and inequalities,
quadratic equations, systems of equations and inequalities, complex numbers,
exponential and logarithmic expressions and functions, and basic probability.
These topics are fundamentals to the study of advanced courses
in mathematics, statistics, engineering, and computer technology, as well
as in the science. Various applications in other fields such as finance,
medicine, and environmental studies also require an understanding
of algebraic concepts.

Course Description: This
course is intended to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the
modern theory in general and inorganic chemistry. It covers many important
topics, with emphasis on developing problem-solving skills as well as on
concepts and theories. The course also covers topics that are essential
background material to many disciplines in science and technology. These
include: matter and energy; measurements and units; stoichiometry; chemical
reaction; physical and chemical properties; gas laws; periodicity of elements;
molecular structure and geometry; chemical bonding and thermo-chemistry.

Course Description: CHM
2411C is the second semester of general chemistry sequence for science majors.
The course content, as indicated in the more detailed schedule attached, will
include a discussion of the properties of solution, reaction kinetics, principles
of chemical equilibrium and basic principles of spectrophotometry, chemistry of
environment and chemistry of life as an introduction to biochemistry.

Course Description: Thiscourse
will emphasize on nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and reactions of
aliphatic and cyclic alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, aldehydes, ketones,
alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, and carbonyl compounds including the mechanism
of their reactions in addition to the properties and reactions of
carbohydrates, amines, and amino acids.

College Physics

Course
Code: PHY1300

Credits
Hours: 3

Prerequisite
Course: College Algebra (MTH1300)

Course
Description: The contents of the course will focus on introducing the basic
principles of physics with special focus on health andmedical problems.
Moreover, instructions of the topics will be achieved through lectures, notes
and research papers.

Course
Description: This course is designed to give students the statistical skills
required to read scientific articles in their field, understand the statistical
methods used and interpret the results on their own. Learn to use computers and
software for statistical analysis such as linear regression, ANOVA, logistical
regression, survival analysis, nonparametric methods, to study biological
problems and analyze experimental data.

Course
Description: This course is designed to clarify the main concepts and principles of
Medical Laboratory Science; definition and types of medical laboratories,
laboratory service, and the roles of medical laboratories in the health system.
In addition, it introduces the important solutions and reagents used in medical
laboratories, glass, plastic wares, and instruments used in diagnostic
procedures. Moreover this course clarifies the principles of sterilization,
sample collection, and rules of the laboratory safety.

Cell Biology and Genetics

Course
Code: BIO1310

Credits
Hours: 3

Prerequisite
Course:Introduction to HSC (HSC1200)

Course
Description: This course provides a general idea about biology. It starts with
reviewing of chemical, biological and environmental influences amongst
different organisms in general. Biology of the cell will be explained on both
structure and functionality of cellular compartments. Certain processes such
as; harnessing/consumption of energy and cell-cell interactions such as
cellular signaling and cell to tissue integration; are described in a more
detail. Furthermore, the genetic approach to biology is explained, followed by
highlighting the modern Gene and recombinant DNA Technologies.

Human Biology

Course
Code: BIO2311

Credits
Hours: 3

Prerequisite
Course: Cell Biology and Genetics (BIO1310C)

Course
Description: Explores the biology of human body from the structural and functional
point of view. It emphasizes each component of the human body starting from
cells to tissues, organs, and systems. It explains the importance and function
of each of these components.

Introduction to Microbiology and
Lab

Course
Code: MLS2405C

Credits
Hours: 4

Prerequisite
Course: Cell Biology and Genetics (BIO1310C)

Course
Description: A combination of laboratory and theoretical experience exploring the
general aspects of microbiology. It includes basic information about all kinds
of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. This course
provides essential background about other microbiological courses taken later
within the MLS program such as medical bacteriology, medical parasitology,
molecular biology, immunology, and virology.It also explores the
basic concepts of pathogenicity of pathogenic microbes, the host-pathogen interaction
and the relevant terminologies used. It emphasizes the medically important
bacterial groups and gives information about their distinguishing
characteristics, pathogenicity, and major diseases they cause.

Course Description: Explores the basic concepts behind the physiological processes in human
body and emphasizes the laboratory tests used in this field. It also explains
the relationship between the laboratory procedures and the diagnosis of
abnormal body functions.

Medical Bacteriology and Lab

Course
Code: MLS3430C

Credits
Hours: 4

Prerequisite
Course:Introduction to Microbiology and Lab (MLS2405C)

Course
Description: Basic theory and practice of procedures for specimen processing in the
clinical microbiology laboratory; normal flora; morphological, cultural and
serologic characteristics of common pathogenic bacteria. It also includes
advanced laboratory techniques in the isolation, identification and
antimicrobial susceptibility testing of anaerobic and aerobic human pathogens.
Students are challenged with clinical unknown specimens.

Course
Description: It introduces the field of medical parasitology. It also identifies
characteristics, life cycles, pathogenicity, and testing methods for various
relevant organisms. Practice of medical parasitology testing procedures and
techniques in a clinical laboratory setting.

Principles of Hematology and Lab

Course
Code: MLS2410C

Credits
Hours: 4

Prerequisite
Course:Human Biology (BIO2311)

Course
Description: Emphasizes the theory underlying the basic concepts of hematology and
laboratory procedures performed in hematology lab. It also explores the
relationship between these procedures and the diagnosis of disease. It covers
the basic procedures used in the hematology laboratory, including complete
blood counts, normal and abnormal differentials, and miscellaneous other
hematological tests.Practice of the theory and technical skills of hematology
in a clinical laboratory.

Course
Description: It studies the principles, concepts and techniques of basic clinical
chemistry laboratory testing of serum, plasma and other body fluids. Discusses
the characteristics of laboratory reagents, supplies and methods used for the
analysis of carbohydrates, proteins, electrolytes and other analyses that help
to assess carbohydrate disorders, function, liver function, cardiovascular
function, acid base balance and protein related disorders. It also includes
advanced instrumentation principles and techniques, acid-base balance, advanced
enzymology, endocrinology and toxicology.Also it studies the application of the
theory of the procedures and techniques used for colorimetric,
spectrophotometric and ultraviolet analysis of serum plasma and other body
fluids for clinically significant substances. It also explores the principles
of technique appropriate to the evaluation of methodology, acid-base balance,
advanced enzyme quantification, endocrinology and toxicology.

Course Description: It emphasizes the theory and principles of Immunohematology relevant to
blood group serology, antibody detection/identification, and compatibility
testing, types of immunity and the mechanism of action of the immune system
will also be explored.

Course Description: This course focuses on the study of normal microscopic structure of

the human body. The course will introduce the structure of basic
tissues types and organization including epithelial, connective, muscular and
nervous tissues. This is followed by the study of the microscopic structure of
major organs and systems of the human body. The relationship between structure
and function is address also. In addition, this course is aim to develop an
understanding of the causes and mechanisms of human diseases and associated
alterations of structure and function of tissues and organs. This involves,
introduction to pathological terms, then general pathology during which cell
injury, adaptation, cell death, disturbances of circulation, inflammation, and
neoplasia are introduced. The practical part of this course focuses on tissue
preparation and staining procedures essential for microscopic detection, these
include fixation, processing, embedding, and using microtome to cut tissue
slices and then staining and examination of samples. Alternative methods in
tissue preparation such as frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and special
stains of histotechniques will also introduce. Furthermore, the microscopic
examinations of normal and abnormal tissues within different organs of the
human body are address as well.

Course
Description: The course covers a detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms that
control the maintenance, and what behind expression, and evolution of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. The topics covered in lectures and readings
of relevant literature include. This course will emphasize the Structure and types
of cellular genetic material, Gene function, and molecular mechanisms of DNA
replication, repair, transcription, splicing, protein synthesis, and gene
regulation in different organisms. We will study the techniques and experiments
used to discern these mechanisms, often referring to the original scientific
literature to gain an understanding of chemical and molecular processes that
occur in and between cells and understanding the most significant molecular and
cell-based methods used today to expand our understanding of biology.

Course
Description: The course covers the production of body fluids (e.g. urine,
cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and synovial fluids); their
normal characteristics and pathological changes will be discussed. A
description of the laboratory tests used in the clinical evaluation of body
fluids will also be presented.

Course
Description: Introduction to the use of advance and developed
devices and techniques in the clinical setting including basic concepts of
molecular diagnostics and current types of diagnostic applications in the areas
of infectious disease, haematological malignancies, solid tumors, genetic
disease, and forensic pathology and identity testing.Practice of the
locally available diagnostic techniques related to the field of
immunology/Serology/hematology in a clinical laboratory setting.

Course
Description: Introduces the modern concepts of medical virology, with an emphasis on
structure, molecular biology, viral replication, mutations, and evolution of
viruses, host cell interactions and pathogenesis, as well as diagnosis, control
and prevention of infection.Practice
of the locally available techniques used in medical virology in a clinical
laboratory setting.

Course Description: Explores
the principles and methodologies of clinical laboratory management and
supervision and advancements in laboratory medicine.

Graduation Project

Course Code: MLS4495

Credits Hours: 4

Prerequisite Course:Research Methodology HUM3315

Course Description: This course gives opportunity to students to design a
real research proposal with coordination of their colleagues and instructors.
Students prepare all parts of their proposal including a suitable title,
background and methodology in a teamwork. Crucial criteria of research such as
professional research attitude, teamwork, and ethical issues are all get discussed.
Students may start their practical work in this course during their conducting
of lab rotation program in hospitals. The proposed project must be approved by
the department. Written reports, submission of the graduation project and final
oral presentation is required.